Cadillac has revealed a new, symmetrical white‑on‑black livery for its Formula 1 car, a design that mirrors the fan‑favourite Miami theme but simplifies the original asymmetry.
Livery evolution on the track
The team’s first color scheme debuted at a Super Bowl halftime spot, using an eye‑catching black‑and‑white split to signal a fresh entry into Formula 1.
After the upbeat reception from drivers and spectators at Miami, the United States‑flag motif was refined. The updated look leans heavier on white, matching the earlier Miami version while adding a pop of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence period during a stint at Silverstone.
Cadillac introduced the present, more conventional livery during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend and has since run it in Belgium and Spa‑Francorchamps.
Fan influence steers design decisions
Team principal Graeme Lowdon said the Miami livery’s popularity pushed the squad to pivot away from the initial asymmetric concept.
“We added the Miami design because the fans loved it,” Lowdon explained. “That feedback was decisive in shaping the car’s new identity.”
Beyond paint: the upgrade ethos
Lowdon has highlighted how cadence in color changes mirrors the team’s continuous development on the chassis. The MAC‑26 that raced at Spa‑Francorchamps is considerably more advanced than the model that launched in Australia.
“We’re one of the teams with the highest count of upgrades over the season,” he said of performance parts. “That reflects our intention to push boundaries, whether on the car or the livery.”
By aligning its aesthetics with fan sentiment and maintaining a relentless upgrade pipeline, Cadillac sets a clear path to carve out a distinctive presence in the 2026 grid.
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